The draft is under two weeks away and is set to be a virtual experience like no other when looking at how the NFL has conducted the annual experience in the past. With that being the case, we started our series of articles this weekend in which we’ll be looking at early-round options at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ positions of need starting with cornerback.
Now, it’s time to switch over to the offensive side as the Jags have holes there, too. The position we’ll start with in particular is the offensive tackle spot, where there are several options for the Jags to add. Here are some prospects in each of the Top-3 rounds who could be on the Cardiac Cat’s radar:
Round 1 – Andrew Thomas, Georgia
At 6-foot-5, 315-pounds, Andrew Thomas is exactly the type of offensive lineman the Jags gravitate towards and it’s hard to envision them not being high on him. Jawaan Taylor (6-foot-5, 312-pounds) and Cam Robinson (6-foot-6, 322-pounds) are prime examples of their love for massive Southeastern Conference linemen who bring a gritty mentality to the field.
Coming from the running backs capital of the world in Athens, Thomas made a name for himself by paving lanes for D’Andre Swift and company. He’s no slouch as a pass protector either but needs to clear up some things with hand placement and his weight distribution (can be a leaner at times). However, a lot of his issues can be fixed with coaching and Doug Marrone (a former OL coach himself) could certainly help him maximize his potential.